Boutiques
Although the term "adaptive reuse" is generally used in reference to architecture, it is a term you will hear Kaleene Kenning use often when referring to art. In the world of architecture, preservationists are often left with the dilemma of what to do with Victorian era mansions which few single families can afford in today’s economy. Of course the ideal situation is to leave the house in its original condition, and used for its original purpose. But when the ideal situation is not possible, an alternative which allows one to appreciate the original structure is the second choice, and a far superior choice to tearing the house down and shredding the old growth redwood into sawdust. In San Francisco, there is a concerted effort to finding alternative uses for historic structures, many of which now serve as law offices, medical and dental offices, consulates, and even college dormitories.
Unlike recycled arts and crafts, in which the products are generally ground, melted, crushed and/or remolded into entirely new products unrecognizable as their previous product, adaptive reuse products are altered and combined with other items, with less reprocessing, using less water and electricity. This is truly the ultimate in green, and it shows respect and appreciation toward vintage items, samples and/or overstocks which may otherwise be headed to the land fills. Although the term "upcycled" is gaining popularity, Kenning still finds the term that reminds her of preservation of historic architecture to be much more endearing.
Below are a few San Francisco based online boutiques offering an assortment of vintage artifacts, re-use products, and reproduction items:
San Francisco Victorian Girl
Victorian San Francisco
Not Your Grandfather's Dog Tag
Fancy Footwork
Omro Gallery
115 E. Main Street
Omro, WI 54963
T: 920-685-5787
F: 920-685-5784
E: info@omrogallery.com
Website: www.omrogallery.squarespace.com
Adaptive reuse gifts, crafts and jewelry from San Francisco, California are now available at Omro Gallery in Omro, Wisconsin. Kaleene Kenning helped Omro Gallery’s owner, Jill Hennes, find the best green products that San Francisco artisans have to offer. In her selection of merchandise, Kenning focused not only on adaptive re-use artworks, but also on affordable prices. This collection consists of primarily gift items under $40, and many of the items are only a couple of dollars.
